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Ensuring Automotive Cybersecurity: The Technical Implications of UN R155 – Part 1

Navigating the New Standards for Cybersecurity Management Systems in the Automotive Industry The UN regulation No. 155 (UN R155) is a uniform provision concerning the approval of vehicles with regards …

Embracing the Future of Electric Vehicle Charging with OCPP

The transition towards electric vehicles (EVs) marks a pivotal shift in automotive technology, underscored by the evolution of charging standards like Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP), ISO 15118, and the …

L4B Automotive Elevating NXP’s OrangeBox to Drive the Future of Connected & Software-Defined Vehicles

In the progressive realm of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) , NXP’s OrangeBox a Connectivity Domain Controller is a cornerstone of innovation. L4B Automotive, with its expertise in automotive software solutions, is set to …

Exploring SDVs and Zonal Architecture with L4B Automotive

In the constantly advancing realm of technology, the automotive industry is experiencing a paradigm shift. The transformation is characterized by the transition from traditional vehicle architecture to the software-defined vehicle …

L4B Software Android Automotive OS 13

Android Automotive OS 13 Platform for IVI

The latest version of Android OS 13 release notes was published recently, and they indicate that Google spent time revamping the technical background for the newest automotive platform. Android Automotive …

Understanding the Android IVI Platform: Choosing between AOSP and AAOS.

There is a lot of confusion surrounding Android Automotive OS (AAOS) and Android Open-Source Project (AOSP). The two Android versions are often used interchangeably but represent different platforms and approaches. …

L4B_Security Updates

Important Security updates for Android and Linux-based IVI and Instrument clusters that OEMs can’t ignore!

In November 2021, cybersecurity researchers discovered several critical vulnerabilities that affected Android and embedded Linux systems. Google released its monthly security update for Android, but users and manufacturers must be …

L4B IVI Android 12

Prepare to Migrate Your IVI to Android 12 – Changes in Android Development You Should Know

Google released Android 12 AOSP (Android Open Source Project) source code on October 4, 2021. Thus, Automotive OEMs might require porting the new OS version to support their Infotainment Systems (IVI) update …

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Running Multiple OS on the Same Embedded CPU – How OEMs Can Overcome the Chip Shortage Crisis?

As technology advances, especially in the Automotive sector, chips are embedded in almost every aspect of daily lives, from automotive infotainment to instrument cluster. Due to the pandemic, a slowdown …